GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN — Grandfather Mountain will open its gates to High Country residents, employees and their guests for only $5 each during the month of April 2023, as the park’s “Dollar Days” promotion returns in time for spring.
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read moreThis week in the archives: Water skis, marching at Disney, training service animals
BOONE — Patients and visitors at Watauga Medical Center will no longer be required to wear masks. Read moreMasks no longer required for patients and visitors at WMC
WATAUGA — Watauga County students competed in the NW Area Envirothon on March 21 and 22 and earned third place finish. Read moreWatauga High Country Hellbenders take third place at NW Envirothon Competition
BOONE — Appalachian Football Club secured its first-ever win in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Wednesday, March 22, in a thrilling match that e… Read moreDown to the wire: App FC wins first round of US Open Cup with penalty shootout
BOONE — Watauga County Schools has named its 2023-24 teachers of the year — one from each school in the district. Chosen by their peers, the g… Read moreWatauga County Schools announces teachers of the year
BOONE — Watauga County Schools’ most-enthusiastic readers met last week to test their skills at the district-wide Battle of the Books competit… Read moreHardin Park teams win Battle of the Books competition
MEAT CAMP — Multiple departments participated in a joint firefighter down training in the Meat Camp fire district. Read moreMultiple departments conduct joint firefighter down training
WATAUGA — Students and teachers lined the common area of Watauga High School to showcase the technology that enhances classroom learning. Read moreWatauga County Schools Instructional Technology Showcase presents enhanced learning for students
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GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN – Grandfather Mountain had a pretty mild February with some above-average temperatures, according to data recorded at the… Read moreGrandfather Mountain sees mild February with some above-average temps
WATAUGA — The High Country Association of Realtors has extended the deadline for submission of scholarship applications to April 15. Read moreHigh Country Association of Realtors extends scholarship application deadline
BOONE — The town of Boone is asking the community for their thoughts on the skatepark. Read moreBoone conducting survey on skatepark, will be used in part for grant application
BOONE — The Appalachian State University Board of Trustees met on Friday, March 24, to updat… Read moreBoard of Trustees approve full-service Chick-fil-A, project funding increases at March meeting
WATAUGA — The Children’s Council of Watauga County will be celebrating the Week of the Young… Read moreChildren's Council celebrating Week of the the Young Child between April 1-7
BOONE — Willard Cordell, an AMOREM hospice patient, lived in a camper for nearly a decade be… Read moreAMOREM patient finds housing after living nearly a decade in a camper
BOONE — Beginning in July, nearly 70 medical school graduates from across the United States … Read moreSix medical school graduates match with MAHEC Boone Family Medicine Residency
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BOONE — The Watauga Pioneers girls' lacrosse team defeated the Patton Panthers by a scoreline of 7-1 on Thursday, March 23. Read moreWatauga girls' lacrosse secure 3rd win of season, take down Patton 7-1
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — The Watauga Pioneers baseball team took one win and were dealt one loss in the first two games against divisional opponents. Read morePioneers baseball goes 1-1 to open conference play
HUDSON — The Watauga Pioneers boys' and girls' track teams were joined by the WMS district track squad at the Spartan Invitational on Saturday… Read moreThree Watauga teams take first place at Spartan Invitational
BOONE — The Watauga Wolverines middle school district girls' soccer team played to a 1-1 home tie against the Calvary Day Cougars on Thursday,… Read moreWatauga middle schools girls draw with Calvary Day
BOONE — Auntie Anne’s and Jamba Juice offered free samples, merchandise and other prizes the morning of Friday, March 24 to celebrate the busi… Read moreDual-brand Auntie Anne's and Jamba celebrate grand opening in Boone
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, food stands, educational food services, limited food services and elderl… Read moreWatauga County health inspections
BOONE — Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music will present two programs in April to High Country audiences that focus on the art of Black Appalach… Read moreMountain Home Music bringing the rich tradition of Black Appalachian music, storytelling to the High Country
ECRS Software Corporation celebrated the opening of the company’s new deployment center at 474 Industrial Park Drive on Friday, March 17. The … Read moreECRS celebrates opening of new deployment center with ribbon cutting
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of their new location with an event at the new office on Thursday. The new loc… Read moreBoone Chamber celebrates grand opening of new location
